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Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

CALGARY — Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government.
Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

CALGARY — Naheed Nenshi cloaked himself in purple -- a mix of Liberal red and Conservative blue -- during his dark-horse bid to become Calgary's mayor in 2010, for the 11 years he stayed in the job and in much of his post-city hall life.
A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

CALGARY — Six contenders are competing for the helm of the Alberta New Democrats, with the successor to long-time party leader Rachel Notley to be chosen in June.
B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

CANMORE, Alta. — A man from British Columbia has died after being caught in an avalanche in Alberta. RCMP say two men were skiing in the backcountry on Sunday afternoon when the avalanche happened.
Alta. government announces new rules for electricity generators

Alta. government announces new rules for electricity generators

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it is updating its electricity market rules in order to help lower consumers' utility bills.
Ravens edge Huskies 70-67 to defend U Sports women's basketball title

Ravens edge Huskies 70-67 to defend U Sports women's basketball title

EDMONTON — Protecting a three-point lead with one possession left in the U Sports women’s basketball title game, Carleton Ravens coach Dani Sinclair had a simple message for her team.
Pipeline shortages to return sooner rather than later as oil production booms

Pipeline shortages to return sooner rather than later as oil production booms

CALGARY — After being hamstrung for years by a lack of export capacity, Canada's oil industry will have reason to celebrate when the much-anticipated Trans Mountain pipeline expansion comes online, expected to be sometime this spring.
Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen in Brier final with semifinal win over Alberta's Bottcher

Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen in Brier final with semifinal win over Alberta's Bottcher

Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen advanced to the final of the Canadian men's curling championship with a 7-3 semifinal win over Alberta's Brendan Bottcher on Sunday.
Huskies, Ravens advance to women's U Sport basketball final

Huskies, Ravens advance to women's U Sport basketball final

EDMONTON — The top-seeded University of Saskatchewan Huskies have advanced to Sunday's U Sport women's basketball championship final with a 64-57 win over Laval Rouge et Or in Saturday's semifinal action at Saville Community Sports Centre.
Golden Bears, Huskies win U Sport women's consolation basketball tilts

Golden Bears, Huskies win U Sport women's consolation basketball tilts

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